You just left the expo.Now what?
You saw dozens of brands. You heard dozens of pitches. And now you're sitting with a stack of brochures and a bigger question than when you walked in.
That's exactly where Brian Braggs comes in.
20+
Years in healthcare & franchise operations
IFPG
Certified franchise consultant
IFA
Member — International Franchise Association
100%
Free to you — paid by the franchise brand
The honest truth
Franchise expos are designed to excite you.
Not to advise you.
Most people leave expos more confused than when they arrived.
You just sat through 40 pitches from 40 brands — every one of them telling you they're the best opportunity of your life. The noise is real. The pressure is real. And the stakes are too high to guess.
The right franchise for you isn't the loudest booth at the show.
It's the one that fits your capital, your lifestyle, your market, and your goals. That match takes work — and it takes someone who has been on both sides of the table.
You deserve an advisor who works for you — not the franchise.
Brian is an IFPG-certified franchise consultant. He is paid by the franchise brand only when you find the right fit — which means his only incentive is to get it right for you.
Your advisor
Brian has been where you are — and on the other side of the table.
Brian Braggs is a US Army Veteran, healthcare entrepreneur, and IFPG-certified franchise consultant based in Peoria, IL. He spent five years as a home care franchise owner — earning back-to-back Best of Home Care awards — before transitioning to help others navigate the franchise journey he knows firsthand.
He's not a salesperson. He's an operator who became a consultant. That difference matters when you're making a six-figure decision.
Former franchise owner — 5 years operating in a competitive market
IFPG-certified consultant — access to 500+ vetted franchise brands
IFA member — held to the highest professional standards in franchising
Military background — disciplined, direct, and accountable to you
"We were evaluating three different franchise opportunities and had no idea how to compare them. Brian walked us through the due diligence process, helped us understand the FDD, and gave us an honest assessment of each option. We ended up making a decision we feel confident about. That's rare."
Denise R.
Franchise Owner · Healthcare Franchise, Midwest
How it works
Three steps from confused to confident.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear, structured process that puts you in control of the decision.
01
Tell Brian what you're looking for
Fill out the short form below. Investment range, lifestyle goals, industry interest, timeline. Takes 3 minutes.
02
Get a free 30-minute strategy call
Brian reviews your profile before the call. No generic pitch — a real conversation about what fits your situation.
03
Walk away with a shortlist, not a headache
You'll leave with 2–4 vetted franchise options matched to your goals, plus a clear next step for each one.
Why Brian
Most consultants have read about franchising.
Brian has lived it.
There's a difference between someone who studied franchising and someone who signed the FDD, built the team, managed the operations, and earned the awards. Brian brings operator-level insight to every consultation — which means he knows what the brochure doesn't tell you.
Operator experience
Built and ran a real franchise — not just studied them
No brand bias
Recommends what fits you, not what pays the most commission
Full-spectrum access
500+ franchise brands across every industry and investment level
Direct access to Brian
You talk to Brian — not a junior associate or call center
The cost question
Working with Brian costs you nothing.
Franchise consultants are compensated by the franchise brand — only when a match is made. That means Brian's fee comes from the franchisor's development budget, not your pocket. You get expert guidance, a vetted shortlist, and a trusted advisor through the entire process at zero cost to you.
The franchise brands pay Brian. You get the expertise. That's the model — and it's been the standard in franchising for decades.
Get matched
Tell Brian what you're looking for. He'll do the rest.
Fill out the form and Brian will personally review your profile before reaching out. Expect a response within one business day.
No spam. No mass emails. Brian reads every submission personally.
No obligation to move forward — this is a conversation, not a commitment.
Your information is never shared with franchise brands without your permission.
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